Ballot Marking Instructions

Earlier this year the State Legislature passed a law that eliminated straight party voting on the November ballot. The issue was taken to the State Supreme Court who has put a stay on this ban as they deliberate. As a result straight party voting is available on the ballot this November.

The Absentee Ballots are inserted in secrecy sleeves which have the straight party option marked off but instructions have been included with the ballot that give instructions for straight party voting. Please use the green instruction sheet as you vote your Absentee Ballot.

Qualifications

Qualifications for requesting an absentee ballot are

60 years or older

Unable to vote without assistance at the polls

Appointed to work as an Election Inspector in a precinct outside of your voting precinct

Expecting to be out-of-town on election day

Unable to attend the polls due to religion

In jail awaiting arraignment

Submitting an Application

Mailed Ballots

We may not give an absent voter's ballot to anyone other than the voter personally. Absent voter's ballot requests are mailed the day we receive your completed and signed application. You may request your ballot be mailed to any address outside of Waterford if you will beout of town.

Permanent Absent Voter's List

To be included on the Permanent Absent Voter's List contact the Clerk's office at 248-674-6266. This will enable the Clerk's office to mail you an application for an absent voter's ballot before each election.

ABSENT VOTER BALLOT APPLICATIONS WILL MAIL JANUARY 4, 2016.

Absent voter ballot applications will mailed to registered voters on the Permanent Absent Voter's List approximately January 4, 2016. If you would like to be placed on the Permanent Absent Voter's list contact the Clerk's office at 248-674-6266.

ABSENT VOTER BALLOT APPLICATIONS WILL MAIL JANUARY 4, 2016.

Absent voter ballot applications will mailed to registered voters on the Permanent Absent Voter's List approximately January 4, 2016. If you would like to be placed on the Permanent Absent Voter's list contact the Clerk's office at 248-674-6266.